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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,184.96, 7,155.24 and 2,827.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,184.96, 7,155.24 and 2,827.26 is: 3,901.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,184.96 : 7,155.24 = 2,827.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,184.96/7,155.24 = 2,827.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,184.96x = 7,155.24 × 2,827.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,184.96x = 20,229,723.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,229,723.84/5,184.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.62

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